Argox AS-9500 User Manual

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NOTICE:

FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,

(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and
(2) This device must accept any interface received,
including interface that may cause undesirable
operation.

CE: This product conforms to the following standards

EMC:EN55022:2006+A1:2007, class B
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

BSMI: This device is compliant with requirement of BSMI

and granted ID No. R3A078

These limits are designed to provide a reasonable
protection against harmful interface when the equipment is
operated under a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interface to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interface in which
case the user will be required to correct the interface at his
/her own expenses.

Note: All brands and trademarks shall belong to their

respective owner.

Note: Specification is subject to changes without notice.

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Using the ArgoxScan 9500

The ArgoxScan automatically scan barcode at a distance.
Simply aim and pull the trigger. Code scanning is performed
along the center of the light bar emitted from the reading
window. This bar must cover the entire code.
Successful scanning shall be obtained by tilting the scanner
with respect to the barcode to avoid direct reflections that
impair the reading performance, especially for 2D barcode.

Recommended Steps

When the required settings have been configured, all settings
are stored in non- volatile memory of scanner after reading
configuration barcodes. Label. Recommended steps are as follows.

1) Set right host interface for your scanner.

2) Set interface to optimize protocol of scanner with your

host in interface section.

3) Set system control of scanner, such as specific

adjustments double confirm, power saving, indicator
and scanning mode which you prefer usage in system
control section.

4) Set code options of scanner for your usage in code

option section. You must make sure to enable the
symbology first, then Min./Max. code length, code ID
checksum and truncate digits are also converted.

5) Set string format of the scanner, such as preamble,

postamble Prefix, suffix, code ID and code name
transmission for your application in string format
section.

Note: If still not work properly. Please contact your dealer for

further information.

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CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................ 8

Default Setting .................................... 9

AS-9500 Specification ...................... 11

Reading Skills of AS-9500 ............... 14

Programming AS-9500 Series Scanner

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Interface Selection ............................ 16

RS-232 .............................................. 17

USB HID .......................................... 21

USB Virtual COM ............................ 21

Pin Assignments ............................... 22

System Control ......................................... 28

Scan .................................................. 28

Indication .......................................... 33

Thermal and Centering ..................... 41

Decode Search Mode ........................ 44

Output Sequence ............................... 45

Print Contrast .................................... 51

Video Reverse ................................... 51

Working Orientation ......................... 52

Code Option .............................................. 53

Codabar ............................................. 54

Code 39 ............................................. 56

Code 32 ............................................. 59

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Interleaved 2 of 5 .............................. 60

Code 93 ............................................. 61

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial ................... 62

Straight 2 of 5 IATA ......................... 63

Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................... 64

Code 11 ............................................. 65

Code 128 ........................................... 67

Telepen ............................................. 69

UPC-A .............................................. 71

UPC-E0 ............................................. 74

EAN/JAN-13 .................................... 77

EAN/JAN-8 ...................................... 79

MSI ................................................... 81

Plessey Code ..................................... 83

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional .......... 84

GS1 DataBar Limited ....................... 84

GS1 DataBar Expanded .................... 85

PosiCode ........................................... 86

Codablock F ...................................... 87

Code 16K .......................................... 88

Code 49 ............................................. 89

PDF417 ............................................. 90

MicroPDF417 ................................... 91

EAN•UCC Composite Codes ........... 92

Postal Codes ..................................... 94

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QR Code ........................................... 98

Data Matrix ....................................... 99

MaxiCode ....................................... 100

Aztec Code ..................................... 101

Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code .. 102

String Format .......................................... 103

Prefix/Suffix ................................... 103

Data Formatting .............................. 109

Data Format Editor Commands ...... 112

Imaging Commands ........................ 116

OCR Programming ......................... 125

OCR Templates .............................. 129

Utilities ........................................... 143

Test Chart ........................................ 145

Interface ID ..................................... 150

Product Code ID ............................. 151

ASCII Code Table ........................... 153

OCR Programming Chart ............... 155

How to read Cyrillic-Russian code

operation steps ................................ 156

Program Chart ................................. 157

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Introduction

Installation
RS-232

1) Disconnect power to the terminal/computer.

2) Connect the external power supply (DC adapter) to the serial

interface cable of the scanner.

3) Plug the serial connector into the serial port on the back

of your computer/terminal. Tighten the two screws to secure
the connector to the port.

4) Plug the power pack into power source.

5) Once the scanner has been fully connected, turn the

terminal / computer power back on.

USB (HID)

1) Connect the USB cable between scanner and PC.

2) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.

USB (Virtual-COM)

1) Install driver, USB Virtual COM Driver, from CD-ROM,

The driver will use the next available COM port
number

2) Connect the USB cable between scanner and PC.

3) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.

Note: If any of the above operation is incorrect, turn off the

power immediately and check any improper
connections. Go through all above steps again

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Default Setting

Code Type

Read

Enable

Checksum

Verification

Enable

Checksum

Transmission

Enable

Code

ID

UPC-A V V V c

UPC-E0 V V

V

E

UPC-E1 E

EAN-13 V V V d

EAN-8 V V

V

D

Code-32 <

Code-39 V b

TCIF Linked
Code 39

T

Code-49 I

Interleaved
2 of 5

V

e

Industrial
2 of 5

- -

e

Straight 2 of 5
IATA

f

Straight 2 of 5
Industrial

f

Matrix 2 of 5

m

Codabar V a

Code-128 V j

Code-93 V i

Code-11

V two digits

h

Telepen t

MSI g

Plessey n

For each barcode shown as below:
V = Enabled as default setting

- = Not supported
Empty space = Not enabled at default setting

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GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional

V - -

y

GS1 DataBar
Limited

V - -

y

GS1 DataBar
Expanded

V - -

y

PosiCode A&B

V

W

Codablock F q

Code 16K o

Code 49 V I

PDF 417 V r

MicroPDF 417

V

R

EAN UCC
Composite

y

Postnet P

Planet Code L

British Post B

Canadia Post

C

Kix Post
(Netherlands)

K

Australian Post

A

Japanese Post

J

China Post Q

Korea Post ?

QR Code V O

Data Matrix V w

MaxiCode V x

Aztec Code V z

Aztec Runes z

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AS-9500 Specification

ArgoScan 9500 series

Specification

AS-9500g

AS-9500HD

AS-9500L

Operational

Light Source

626 nm ± 30 nm Visible Red LED

Aiming Source

526 nm ± 30 nm Visible Green LED

Optical System

752 x 480 CMOS sensor

Motion Tolerance

4 inches / sec

Depth of Scan Field
(PCS=90%,10 mils,
1D : Code 39)

37~175 mm

33~102mm

67~176mm

Depth of Scan Field
(PCS=90%,10 mils,
2D : QR Code)

62~137 mm

34~101mm

85~168mm

Resolution

1D

5mil

4mil

6.6mil

2D

8.3mil

6.7mil

15mil

Print Contrast

25% or more

Focal Point
(from lens plate)

114 mm

114mm

114mm

Scanning Angle

Pitch: ± 40° Skew: ±40°

Rotational Sensitivity

360˚

Decode Capability

Auto-discriminates all standard barcodes;

Other symbologies can be ordered

optionally

Beeper Operation

Volume x 3 and Frequency x 3 or no beep

Indicator

Blue led, vibrator, and adjustable beeper

Mechanical

Length

165.1 mm

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Weight

146 g

Cable

Straight 2.0 m

Connector type

RJ-45 phone jack connector

Case material

ABS and Rubber

Electrical

Input Voltage

3.7 ~ 5.5 VDC

Power

RS232

USB HID

Operating

Max 350mA @ 5V

Standby

Max 65mA@ 5V

Max 60mA@ 5V

Low Power Mode

Max 40mA@5V

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Agency listing

EMI: FCC, CE, BSMI

Safety: UL, BSMI, CB

Environmental

Operating
Temperature

0℃ to 50℃

(32℉ to 122℉)

Storage Temperature

-20℃ to 60℃

(-4℉ to 140℉)

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity,

non-condensing @ 50℃

Light Level

Dark to 100,000 Lux.

Shock

24 drops from 1.8 m to concrete

Resistance

IP 42

Contaminants

Seals to resist airborne particulate

contaminants

Ventilation

None required

Width-handle

32 mm

Width-head

72.8 mm

Depth-handle

54.7 mm

Depth-head

82.5 mm

Programming

Programming
method

1. Executing DOS Command by RS-232 or
USB Virtual COM.

2. A scanner reads the programming codes.

Program upgrade

Enabled built-in flash memory

Programmable
characteristics

Code type selection, check digit selection
Decoding option Decoding option
Transmitted character delay, Header
selection, trailer selection, message suffix,
good read beep tone and volume, scanner
trigger selection
Keyboard emulation type (intermessage
delay, keyboard type and keyboard
language)
Serial interface type (ACK/NAK,
Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, good read LED
control, start/stop bits)

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Reading Skills of AS-9500

2D Symbol

The engine has a view finder that projects a bright red or
green aiming beam that corresponds to the engine’s
horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be centered
over the bar code, but it can be positioned in any direction for
a good read.

Linear bar code

The aiming beam is smaller when the engine is closer to the
code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with
smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit.
Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read
farther from the unit. To read single or multiple symbols Linear
bar code 2D Matrix symbol (on a page or on an object), hold the
engine at an appropriate distance from the target, send a trigger
command, and center the aiming beam on the symbol. If the
code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be
necessary to tilt the code +5° to prevent unwanted reflection.

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Programming AS-9500 Series Scanner

To program the AS- 9500, you must scan a series of programming
barcodes in the correct order. Fold out the back cover of this
manual. You will see a table of alphanumeric barcodes, which are
used to program the various options presented.

To program each option, you must:

1. Scan the Program barcodes.

2. Enter the option mode by scanning the option barcodes

3. The necessary alphanumeric inputs are listed. Scan these

alphanumeric entries from the Program Chart. To confirm
above steps, you must scan the Save barcode.

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RS-232 Interface

*USB HID (PC)

USB HID (MAC)

USB Virtual COM

Interface Selection

This decoder built-in scanner comes in one model and
supports interfaces such as RS232 serial, USB virtual COM
and USB HID. In most of the cases, simply selecting an
appropriate cable and configure the proper interface by following
interface selection.
Interface selection: You can change factory interface default

(USB HID) for other type interface. By plugging different cables,

setting right interface, then scan the interface barcode, power cycle
the scanner will be changed to another interface. However, you
must make sure which cable you need.

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RS-232

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57600

*115200

Default Setting
Baud Rate 115200 bps
Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

Baud Rate

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7 Data,1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data,1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data,1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data,2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data,2 Stop, Parity None

7 Data,2 Stop, Parity Odd

8 Data,1 Stop, Parity Even

*8 Data,1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data,1 Stop, Parity Odd

Data Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character.
If an application requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F
decimal (text, digits, and punctuation), select 7 data bits. For
applications which require use of the full ASCII set, select 8 data
bits per character. Default = 8.

Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1 or 2. Default = 1.
Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for

validity. Default = None.

Data Format

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RS-232

RTS/CTS-If the scanner wants to send the barcode data to

host computer, it will issue the RTS signal first, wait for the
CTS signal from the host computer, and then perform the
normal data communication. If there is no replied CTS signal
from the host computer after the timeout (Response Delay)
duration, the scanner halts transmission until it detects another
active CTS signal.

Xon/Xoff- When the host computer is unable to accept data, it
sends a Xoff code to inform the scanner to suspend data
transmission, and Xon to continue.

ACK/NAK- When the ACK/NAK protocol is used, the scanner
waits for an ACK (acknowledge) or (not acknowledge) from the
host computer after data transmission, and will resend in response
to a NAK.

Response Delay

The unit stays awake to receive data until the RS-232
Receiver Time-Out expires. A trigger command resets the
time-out. When an RS-232 receiver is sleeping, a character
may be sent to wake up the receiver and reset the time-out.
A transaction on the CTS line will also wake up the receiver.
The receiver takes 300 milliseconds to completely come up.
Change the RS-232 receiver time-out by scanning the bar code
below, then scanning digits from the inside back cover
of this manual, then scanning Save. The range is 0 to 300
seconds. Default = 0 seconds (no time-out - always on).

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RTS/CTS On

XON/XOFF On

ACK/NAK On

Response Delay

*RTS/CTS Off

*XON/OFF Off

*ACK/NAK Off

Handshaking

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USB HID

USB HID (PC)

USB HID (MAC)

CTS/RTS On

ACK/NAK On

*CTS/RTS Off

*ACK/NAK Off

Scan the following code to program the AS-9500 for USB HID bar
code imagers.

USB Virtual COM

Scan the following code to program the AS-9500 to emulate a
regular RS-232-based COM port. If you are using a PC, you will
need to download a driver from CD-ROM, The driver will use the
next available COM port number

CTS/RTS Emulation & ACK/NAK Mode

USB Virtual COM

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Pin Assignments

Pin

RS-232

USB

1

NC

NC

2

VCC

VCC

3

TXD

TXD 4 NC

NC 5 NC

NC 6 CTS

D+

7

RXD

D-

8

RTS

RTS 9 GND

GND

10

GND

GND

1 2 4

3

5 6 7 8 9

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10-pin RJ-45 Connector to Scanner Side

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Pin Assignments

Pin

RS-232

USB

1

NC

+5V 2 TXD

D- 3 RXD

D+ 4 NC

GND 5 GND

* 6 NC

* 7 CTS

* 8 RTS

* 9 VCC

*

4 2 3

1

8 6 9 7 5

4

1

Connector to Host Side:

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Keyboard Layout Setting

*United States

B

elgium

Brazil

Canada (French)

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Scan the appropriate country code below to program
the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the
following characters are supported, but need special
care for countries other than the United States:
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

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Hungary

Israel (Hebrew)

Italy

Latin America

Netherlands (Dutch)

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

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Keyboard Layout Setting (Continued)

Russia

Slovakia

Sweden

Turkey F

Turkey Q

UK

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SCS

Spain

Switzerland (German)

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System Control

Scan

Scanning output:

You can set the image size to a VGA resolution to accommodate
older applications that require a smaller image size. When Image
VGA is set to On, the resultant image is 640x480 pixels. When
Image VGA is Off, the image is 752x480 pixels.

Scanning mode:

Manual/Serial Trigger Mode

When in manual trigger mode, the imager scans until a bar code is
read, or until the hardware trigger is released.
When in serial mode, the imager scans until a bar code has been
read or until the deactivate command is sent. In serial mode, the
imager can also be set to turn itself off after a specified time has
elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which follows).

Manual Trigger, Low Power (For RS-232 only)
The imager powers down until the trigger is pulled. When the
trigger is pulled, the imager powers up and operates until there is
no triggering for the time set with the Low Power Time-Out bar
code below. There is a delay of up to one second in operation
when the imager is first triggered, but there is no delay when
operating in low power time-out mode.

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Scan

Auto-sense Mode

This programs the imager to work in Auto-sense mode. The LEDs
are either off or at the lowest power for ambient conditions until a
bar code is presented to the imager. Then the LEDs turn on
automatically to read the code. Auto-sense Mode uses ambient
light to detect the bar codes. If the light level in the room is not
high enough, Auto-sense Mode may not work properly.

Snap and Ship

Snap and Ship mode allows you to bypass the decoder and ship an
image directly to the host. In this mode, an image is taken and
shipped upon each trigger pull, instead of being sent to the decoder.
Snap and Ship is useful when you are using your own decoder.
Note: Snap and Ship mode only works if the imager is connected
via an RS-232 serial port or via a USB keyboard. If you use Snap
and Ship when the imager is connected to another interface, it calls
the decoder after each image ship, but only to look for menu
codes.

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